I earnestly request anyone and everyone who honestly wants to clean up this messy rating system to go to Stan Jones' topic: "Top priorities". Read through an idea that Stan and Leigh and Denny and I support. Read with an open mind, with no numbers in it and no "yeah buts".
If it doesn't matter, don't bother.
I have nothing to gain in my proposal, except the peace of mind that comes from a large group of adults enjoying this site in the manner intended. In fact, I stand to sacrifice a 9.98 rating average on 60 images and over 1500 votes. What have you got to loose?